Clifford S. Nelson

Clifford S. Nelson is of counsel to the Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC, and handles personal injury and commercial litigation in New York City and White Plains. He represents people harmed by negligence, intentional conduct, and civil rights violations. His work also includes business disputes involving contracts and fiduciary duties. He handles court proceedings and arbitration for clients seeking compensation or the resolution of contested obligations.

Nelson earned a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 1990 and an undergraduate degree from Skidmore College in 1986. While in law school, he served as a student law clerk for a federal district judge and participated in the Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal. He was admitted to practice in New York in 1991. This training supports his trial and appellate litigation work.

His practice includes motor vehicle accidents, unsafe property conditions, medical negligence, construction workplace injuries, police misconduct, and commercial disputes. Nelson has represented clients in matters filed throughout New York City’s boroughs and Nassau County, as well as in private arbitration. His representative appellate matters include Sheppard-Mobley v. King and Chianese v. Meier. He previously practiced with Nelson & Nelson and has served as counsel to his current firm since 2012.

Nelson has been active in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, including service on its amicus committee. He has also participated in civic and social justice activities outside his litigation practice. Clifford S. Nelson uses his experience with injury claims, business disputes, and constitutional issues to advocate for clients whose matters require careful factual analysis, litigation preparation, and informed decisions about settlement or trial.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member and Amicus Committee Member, New York State Trial Lawyers Association (2002-2012)
• Member, J Street Pro-Israel Action Team
• Member, Women’s League of Voters of Westchester (Served as a Moderator)
• Member, Larchmont Mamaroneck Youth Soccer League (COACH)

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Hofstra University, School of Law
  Law degree
• Skidmore College
  Bachelor’s degree

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